GameSpot
Reviewed by: Giancarlo Varanini, 7.9/10. "As a stand-alone expansion, Orion Pirates has plenty to offer."
GameSpy
Reviewed by: Mark H. Walker, score 83%. "This is a solid piece of work."
Gamezilla
Reviewed by: Jim Weber, 83%. "Star Trek: Starfleet Command - Orion Pirates fills the role of expansion pack nicely."
IGN
Reviewed by: Steve Butts, 7.8/10."Interplay's stand-alone mission pack offers even more tactical goodness in the Star Trek universe."